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YK08 GFJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,161 mi
Last recorded114,161 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 114,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2023 107,471 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 107,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 87,263 miles

Front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has a screw in edge of tread.Advise very early replacement. 215/40 R18 85Y Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses are deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack in tread. 245/35 R18 92Y Goodyear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,661 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

front brakes showing some distortion.

nearside front suspension lower (rear) arm balljoint boot damage.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot splitting.

Pass 18 May 2018 74,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on also engine as bad misfire

Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on also engine as bad misfire

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,578 miles

Under trays and engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,206 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 28,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,177 miles

All tyres showing signs of age/perishing!!

Front tyres wearing low on edges!!

Rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges!!

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YK08 GFJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK08 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK08 GFJ registered?

YK08 GFJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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